"We need commonsense measures, gun control measures, that save lives. I think that it is important that we keep the firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and criminals and terrorists. And I also think, by strengthening our background check system and expanding mental health treatment, we can do that as well."
American attorney and politician serving as a United States senator from Nevada. She previously served as Nevada attorney general and became the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate. Her policy work has focused on judicial, consumer protection, and immigration issues.